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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.71, 1,425.05 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.71, 1,425.05 and 590.52 is: 814.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.71 : 1,425.05 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.71/1,425.05 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.71x = 1,425.05 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.71x = 841,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,517.57/1,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.87

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